Deal with a temptress.

The woman had proved herself to be capable of holding powers and resources which other keepers had. Hence she had the title of a keeper over this part of the dark forest, whilst she marked it using the poison veins to set up a barrier keeping her jurisdiction safely under her control.

Soon the vortex reappeared at the main door of the castle, away from the previous illusion barrier. Both men walked into the actual castle's entrance. Approaching the huge door which stood strong with two rogue witches standing at both sides as guard.The outer shape of the castle was dimensionlessly tall, emitting a very dark and eerie vibes; lots of windows around it all left open. The inner view of the castle was no different from the outside with candles lit in various angles of the walls; barely illuminating the entire place. The walls were built from dark rocks, with few cracks in it, adding a dark and scary feeling installed in it and lots of pillars built at various edges inside the castle. The candlelight here made the place feel like it was lacking modernization. From the green candle flames and torches rarely give light strong enough to light up the rooms in the castle.

The mens footsteps resonate across into the very walls of the castle from the hallway which they both walked through with few eyes from the shadows of the castle staring at them with each step they took.

Arriving at a rectangular stand which seems more likely to be the elevator in the castle built in the center of the waiting room; they both stepped on it.

* LIFT * Gurus said with his right hand swung in a slow motion to the side, sparing a second glance at the man behind him. Before looking ahead towards their destination. Though there were stairs here, the elevator was much preferable to aid early access into the room they were heading for; which could be channelled only through magic. Slowly the stand-like elevator started moving upward with an average speed, in the direction of the top room of the castle.

All through this process, the white haired man never revealed an emotion on his face, his both hands were on his dark coat. Meanwhile, at the top room in the castle.

A group of four rogue witches were seated in a circular table placed at the center of the room, with few crystal lights at various angles in the room illuminating the room much brighter than anywhere else in the castle. The group comprises two men and women with slightly distorted appearance except the woman with dark brown hair amidst them, with a straight and uninterested look on their faces.

The other woman present in the room had a slimy green appearance and skin, with slimy figure. A few speckles of tiny black scales on her shoulder blade and knuckles and gray colour hair adding to her sharp blue eyes. She wore a black off shoulder dress revealing her shoulder blade.

The men both had horns on their faces, with one having a single horn at his forehead and the other having two tiny horns at both sides of his forehead. Both of them seem similar in their choice of outfits, with both wearing dark green jack and black pants. What sets them apart was their hairstyle, with one having a buzz cut and the other a layered dark green hair, both were tanned with red skin.

At this hour, they all sat patiently waiting for their visitor while keeping off each other's tails. Regardless of how they all coexist at this side of the dark forest, they are still envious of power amongst each other; as the power struggle was non ending.The rectangular stand arrived at the entrance of the room which was open to welcome the visitor. The men stepped out of it and walked into the open room.

* We are here... sir Porter. * Gurus said motioning with his hands forward whilst he stepped aside so the man named Porter could approach the group seated in the room.The man named Porter stood still for minutes, surveying the room and people seated inside. Afterwards he walked straight towards the empty seat amidst the table, in a dignified manner while keeping eye contact with everyone present at the table.

* Well... well...Mr Porter! I'm delighted to see you giving our invitation an honor! We plan on not disappointing you with your expectations! * The woman with dark brown hair said with a sly smile on her face holding a glint of seduction in her eyes as always. The man named Porter didn't respond to her words, rather he took a seat and sat down while casting a nonchalant look all over his face.

* That's not an attitude to have towards a new business partner. * The man with red skin and a single horn in his head harrumphed - feeling being looked down upon.

Mr Porter was a man who appeared to be in his late forties, with pale white skin and rigid expression on his face, which went noticeable by all in the room.

* I guess Gurus had informed you all... why I'm here in person.* He said in a solemn tone. At his words Gurus stepped forward and whispered a word into the brown haired woman's ear, afterwards he stepped backwards and became motionless.

* Yes Gurus... did tell us about your visit. As well as your agenda for coming here. Am I right Dalian? * The woman with slime skin said, motioning with her hands the brown haired woman. Called Dalian.

* Of course....we are here to discuss our terms as well.* Dalian said, keeping an eye contact with Porter amidst her words.

The next second she snapped her fingers, causing two papers to appear on the table.

The man named Porter picked up the paper with an handglove on and went through what was written within it in a matter of seconds; afterwards he placed it down.

* I see you've added new terms to our agreement. * He said sparing a glance at everyone present in the table. In general, the dark forest and all its activities had always been shumed in Mystical. Though whenever the need arises, they are still sorted after regarding the information which they had regarding some forbidden places in various ruins all over the continent, which they had ventured into.

* Well you see... we had needs. Which could help our seekers carry out their works effectively * Dalian spoke out while retaining that same sly fox-like smile on her face. Making a gesture towards the two other male rogue witches seated in the room.

The hierarchy of rogue witches in the dark forest was easily defined. One can either be a keeper, with much power and resources behind them from outer land. Or a seeker, who has good skills in scouting out dangerous ruins and places in outer land.

The term 'outer land ' was used to describe the lands outside the dark forest. Which other witches reside in. Since it wasn't their habitat. Mr Porter didn't respond to her words rather he kept his gaze straight without any emotion in his face.

Seeing his calm demeanor, the slim woman with scales on her knuckles spoke out.

* I hope our request won't be too much for you.? Mr Porter. * She tried smiling with a glint of something sinister in her tone. Since she wasn't good at sugar-coating people like Dalian does.

* I would take your bargain for it.! *

Mr Porter said with his tone of indifference, he looked at the two male rogues in the room. * Only if I would be having both of them aiding my searching into the ruin. * He said which caused the room to become eerie silent and they all had a dumbfounded look on their faces.